http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing AFPM: U.S. RFS proposal misses the mark on affordability, security by an ‘Iowa mile’ http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/afpm-us-rfs-proposal-misses-the-mark-on-affordability-security-by-an-iowa-mile/ The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027. India's ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/indias-ethanol-drive-imperils-its-push-for-edible-oil-self-sufficiency/ India's drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world's largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Argentina raises biofuel prices for domestic market http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/argentina-raises-biofuel-prices-for-domestic-market/ The Argentine government raised biofuel prices for the domestic market, according to two resolutions published in the official gazette. India's E20 fuel rollout marked by widespread criticism http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/indias-e20-fuel-rollout-marked-by-widespread-criticism/ As India puts more of the emissions-cutting biofuel ethanol in its petrol, consumers complain it damages their engines. Exports of oil products by private Indian refiners http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/exports-of-oil-products-by-private-indian-refiners/ The South Asian nation became the top buyer of Russian seaborne crude after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Private refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara are Russia's top Indian oil clients. Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 15-d shutdown of gasoline unit http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/nigerias-dangote-refinery-plans-15-d-shutdown-of-gasoline-unit/ The shutdown is for urgent repair work on the regenerator section due to a significant catalyst loss issue. India's Nayara exports first gasoline since sanctions http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/08/indias-nayara-exports-first-gasoline-since-sanctions/ Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy has exported its first gasoline cargo since the privately-owned company was sanctioned by the European Union on July 18. U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories rise, gasoline inventories fall http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/07/us-crude-stocks-and-distillate-inventories-rise-gasoline-inventories-fall/ U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories rose while gasoline inventories fell in the week ending July 25, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said. CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/07/ceo-of-russia-backed-indian-refiner-nayara-resigns-after-eu-sanctions/ The reshuffle at the top is the latest disruption for the company since the EU announced a new round of sanctions last Friday directed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. In rare move, California (U.S.) steps in to find buyer for Valero refinery to avoid closure http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/07/in-rare-move-california-us-steps-in-to-find-buyer-for-valero-refinery-to-avoid-closure/ California government officials are trying to find a buyer for Valero Energy's Benicia refinery near San Francisco, an unusual effort as the clock ticks down on the company's planned closure of the facility in April.